Planning Committee Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2000

Date:

Tuesday, July 18, 2000

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Malcolm Brodie, Chair

Councillor Bill McNulty, Vice-Chair

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. at which time it was noted that Item No. 4 on the agenda, application by John Volrich, on behalf of Pritam Singh Basi, for rezoning at 11140 Westminster Hwy., and Item No. 6, application by John Volrich, on behalf of Gurdial and Inderjeet Dha, for rezoning at 7931 McLennan Avenue, had been withdrawn by the applicants.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

(Report: June 14/00, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 159177, 159141)

Designated Speaker: Terry Crowe

It was moved and seconded

That Affordable Housing Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No.7146 for the purpose of releasing funds for a Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation social housing project on Williams Road be forwarded to Council for introduction and first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

(Report: June 20, 2000, File No.: 8060-20-7147) (REDMS No. 160412, 160438)

Designated Speaker: Alan Clark

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark distributed a memorandum and map (on file in the City Clerks department) which clarified the exact location, size and content of the proposal.

In response to questions from Councillors Greenhill and Barnes, Mr. Clark noted that this would be the largest video arcade in Richmond and that the RCMP is aware of this application.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No 7147 which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw No 6902 to include #140-7951 Alderbridge Way among the geographical areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

(Report: July 5/00, File No.: AG 00-084495) (REDMS No. 163135, 143541, 144181)

Designated Speaker: Joe Erceg

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg briefly reviewed the report.

Mr. Rangi introduced himself and Taresa Jordan, owner of the Dog Day Care, to the Committee. Mr. Rangi then explained that a septic field on the front portion of his property prevents the land from being used for farming.

Ms. Jordan stated that the Dog Day Care facility was not realizing a profit after three years and that she would like to see an expansion of the facility.

Mr. Rangi was then requested by Committee members to clarify why there are multiple land use proposals in the request.

Discussion then ensued between the Committee members and staff that clarified that the Dog Day Care facility was currently limited to a certain number of dogs and hours of operation. Any changes would require an adjustment to the Kennel Bylaw. The addition of a veterinary clinic (without living accommodation) to the facility would be accommodated by the current zoning use but Commission approval for a non farm use would be required.

It was moved and seconded

That expansion of the Dog Day Care be supported and that a veterinary clinic with living accommodations be supported to the Land Commission as a non farm use.

Prior to the question being called a discussion took place amongst the Committee members. It was noted the Committee could not support the Seniors Care Home, Community Hall or veterinary clinic/living accommodation components. As a result of the discussion the following referral was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Mr. Darshan Rangi for non-farm use at 6120 No. 5 Road be referred to staff for further discussion regarding expansion of the Dog Day Care facility.

CARRIED

a) The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg reported that he has received an application for the Sungold racetrack. It is anticipated that this application will be brought forward at the September 19, 2000 Planning Committee meeting.

b) The Manager, Land Use, Terry Crowe advised that on July 19, 2000 he would be meeting with the North Fraser Port Authority, the Department of the Environment, the YVR and the Musqueam Indian Band regarding the proposed barge facility and casino.

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, July 18, 2000.

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Councillor Malcolm Brodie

Chair

Deborah MacLennan

Administrative Assistant